No water before 6 months
Your breast milk has everything including water that your baby needs until around 6 months of age. Breast-fed babies do not need extra water, even in summer or extreme heat. Water and juices are unnecessary for your child if he/she is below 6 months of age as they can introduce microorganisms and other contaminants into his/her body and cause diseases.
Water, glucose water, formula and other fluids should not be given to exclusively breastfed babies unless ordered by your child’s doctor during medical conditions.
Use a clean spoon to offer water to your baby after 6 months. Encourage your baby to get into the habit of drinking water at an early age by offering water more often.
Introduce water after 6 months
Water can be given to your baby once he/she starts having solid food. After 6 months of age, water is the best drink for your baby as:
- Water is cheap and freely available.
- It has no sugar, artificial colours or flavours.
- It helps protect against tooth decay.
Make sure you use water that has been boiled well and cooled.
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